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BIX, San Francisco, CA

BIX

4.7
4.7
4981 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for live music
An exceptionally stylish supper club, civilized speakeasy, a sophisticated saloon. Each of these "personae" is housed in a soaring two-story interior distinguished by a gently curving mahogany bar, fluted columns with ornate capitals, stunning original art, plush banquettes, cozy booths, starched linens, glittering glasses, and polished flatware.
Overall, the ambiance is pure 1930's and 1940's - tasteful art moderne reminiscent of the glory days of Cunard and French Line ships. Fashionable and glamorous are the hallmarks. Trendy is simply not a part of the BIX culture.
The clientele at BIX ranges from San Francisco movers-and-shakers to "savvy travelers" - owner Doug Biederbeck's term for the many diners in the know from out of town who patronize his establishment.
All of them step from the featureless alley into another world - a world of superb cookery and libations, of sparkling service, of stylish nostalgia, of polished live jazz. That world is BIX.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 433-6300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Tadeo
  • Catering
    Please contact any manager at (415) 433-6300
  • Private party facilities
    BIX can accommodate private parties of 75 - 100 and requires a buyout of the restaurant. Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Babbits: (415) 433-6300
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Muni bus: #41 Union
  • Entertainment
    BIX features jazz nightly with no cover charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BIX offers a nostalgic dining experience with "absolutely fabulous" service and "delicious" food. Guests rave about its "wonderful jazz trio," creating a perfect ambiance for special occasions. The elegant decor and retro supper club vibe make it a standout venue in San Francisco. Ideal for celebrating with great cocktails and live music.

4,981 Reviews
  1. Tim

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty loud restaurant. Food is amazing. Very expensive.

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  2. Alexandra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, as always. Love the live jazz band as well. From the food menu, the wine list, the ambiance, it is a perfect spot to celebrate!

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  3. Marilee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere but the he salads and entrées were small portions and mediocre in taste.

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  4. Chris

    VIP

    San Francisco

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a Christmas celebration and we had so much fun. Great food, great drinks, and great service!

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  5. Katie

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bix and hostess were kind enough to hold the table for my mom’s birthday. I’m very grateful for it. Overall very very positive experience!

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  6. Weldon

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful evening from the cocktail at the bar until the cab arrived to take us back to the hotel! Our server was the Tops Michelle enhanced the evening. I have dined many times in the past at Bix's, but my guest had never been there and she mentioned that the evening and the restaurant was "everything "that I said it was. Great night out!

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  7. Anders

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are SF restaurants and there are institutions. Bix is an institution. I’ve had steak tartare in at least 50 restaurants all over the world and the Bix tartare is the best. Had it for appetizer and main course! Bix is the best.

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  8. Kimberley

    VIP

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always festive and the one of my favorite restaurants in the world!

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  9. gloria

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant especially for the holidays. Front desk was very thoughtful and pleasant. A true little gem in the heart f the city

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  10. Jenna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was extremely rude. We showed up 15 minutes late due to the traffic. We called to say we would be late and asked if it was an issue. They said “no we will see you when you get here” Upon arriving right off the bat they said we needed to be out by an hour and a half. Waiter got our drinks wrong and was visibly annoyed that he needed to fix them. Visibly annoyed when we asked for a second round. Never had felt so unwelcome in a restaurant ever. Won’t be returning again which is a bummer bc the ambience is lovely.

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BIX is rated 4.7 stars by 4981 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson & Pacific
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Muni bus: #41 Union
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Tadeo
  • Entertainment
    BIX features jazz nightly with no cover charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 433-6300
  • Catering
    Please contact any manager at (415) 433-6300
  • Private party facilities
    BIX can accommodate private parties of 75 - 100 and requires a buyout of the restaurant. Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Babbits: (415) 433-6300
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